City of Charleston - N. Nassau Street Pipe Replacement Project - RFQ 2026
City of Charleston cityCity · Charleston, SC- Due
- Oct 30, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Oct 7, 2026
- Primary contact
- Grant Eversmann
- (843) 297-5586
The 30-second brief
The City of Charleston seeks an engineering firm to prepare design services, construction plans, and technical specifications for the N. Nassau Street Pipe Replacement Project on the Charleston peninsula. The project aims to upsize existing pipes, install new pipes and drainage boxes, and perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling (ICPR4) to reduce chronic flooding from tidal influence and storm events between Isabella St. and Newmarket Creek. Scope includes boundary and topographic surveys, wetland delineation, geotechnical investigation, permitting across multiple agencies, easement acquisition support, and bid phase support. Statements of Qualifications are due by October 30, 2026, at 2:00 pm EST at the City of Charleston Stormwater Management office. Consultants must demonstrate 5 years of flood reduction design experience, meet Small Business Enterprise (SBE) goals, and provide general liability and professional insurance certificates of $1,000,000.
Experience and Qualifications of the Consultant (35%), Understanding of Project (20%), Project Approach (30%), Innovation and Value Added (5%), Meeting Small Business Enterprise (SBE) project guidelines (5%), Past Performance on other City of Charleston projects (5%)
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Summary
The City of Charleston seeks an engineering firm to prepare design services, construction plans, and technical specifications for the N. Nassau Street Pipe Replacement Project on the Charleston peninsula.
The project aims to upsize existing pipes, install new pipes and drainage boxes, and perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling (ICPR4) to reduce chronic flooding from tidal influence and storm events between Isabella St. and Newmarket Creek. Scope includes boundary and topographic surveys, wetland delineation, geotechnical investigation, permitting across multiple agencies, easement acquisition support, and bid phase support. Statements of Qualifications are due by October 30, 2026, at 2:00 pm EST at the City of Charleston Stormwater Management office. Consultants must demonstrate 5 years of flood reduction design experience, meet Small Business Enterprise (SBE) goals, and provide general liability and professional insurance certificates of $1,000,000.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
3- Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Compliance Provision Application and Affidavits
- Liability insurance certificate
- Professional insurance certificate
- Submit to
- City of Charleston Stormwater Management, 2 George Street, Suite 2100, Charleston, SC 29401
- Scope location
- Charleston, SC
- Reported agency
- City of Charleston
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from City of Charleston city?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 30, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: City of Charleston Stormwater Management, 2 George Street, Suite 2100, Charleston, SC 29401. For questions, contact Grant Eversmann.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including City of Charleston city in SC, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFQ submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Grant Eversmann at (843) 297-5586. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Experience and Qualifications of the Consultant (35%), Understanding of Project (20%), Project Approach (30%), Innovation and Value Added (5%), Meeting Small Business Enterprise (SBE) project guidelin..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Charleston city?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Charleston city are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Charleston city regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this RFQ?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Compliance Provision Application and Affidavits, liability insurance certificate, professional insurance certificate. Review the full document from City of Charleston city for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Charleston, SC. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.